Nitrous Oxide

Nitrous Oxide Sedation is a very effective way for Dr. Noel at AffableCare Dental to help you stay relaxed and comfortable during a dental procedure. It is a very light form of sedation, which works fast and wears off quickly. Call us today to find out how Dr. Noel, a sedation dentist, can help you stay relaxed and comfortable during your dental visit from Lancaster, Depew, Cheektowaga, Buffalo, NY and surrounding communities.

Nitrous Oxide

What is Nitrous Oxide Sedation?

Nitrous oxide, often called “laughing gas” is an colorless gas that our dental staff can give you to help you relax. It is very safe when professionally administered, and it works extremely well to reduce the anxieties in many dental patients. Approximately one-third of all dentists use it in their offices. It is often used to sedate a patient for a short period of time, or in conjunction with another sedation.

Is it for me?

Dr. Rubins Noel of AffableCare Dental has been trained exactly when and how to administer nitrous oxide, so feel free to ask if it is right for your situation. He wants to sedate you only as much as necessary, but there are other methods of conscious sedation available if it is not enough for you to feel comfortable. In general, it delivers a very good, light sedation for patients who have some minor discomfort with dental visits, especially during some more invasive procedures. Very often it is used for a short period of time when Dr. Noel is drilling or pulling a tooth and thinks sedation would make things less stressful for you. Sometimes it is used in conjunction with other sedatives to keep patients very relaxed and totally comfortable.

What can I expect from Nitrous Oxide Sedation?

Our dental staff will put a mask on your face or a small tube called a cannula under your nostrils to give you a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide. It usually takes effect very quickly, and lasts for as long as it is kept on. During the procedure you will feel extremely relaxed, with a sensation that has been described as “dreamy”, but you will remain awake. Once it is off, patients usually feel normal again very quickly, and can almost always drive themselves home after the appointment.

Is it safe?

Yes, it is extremely safe when given by a medical professional like Dr. Noel. It is one of the safest medications available. While most people have no negative reaction to relatively short periods of time on it, it does make a small percentage of people feel nauseated. The staff at AffableCare Dental has been trained how to best deliver it, and will have you under close supervision for the duration of the procedure.

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